Britax Marathon 70 Instruction Manual

Child Seat Functions
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children or LATCH, is a system
available on this child seat that offers an alternative to vehicle
seat belt installation methods. See pages 14 and 15 for LATCH
components on this child seat.
LATCH SYSTEM ANCHOR LOCATIONS
Tether
Anchor
Lower LATCH
Anchors
The figure above shows typical locations for lower anchors and
tether anchors in a vehicle. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to
learn if it is equipped with LATCH, the maximum weight rating for
the lower anchors, and for information on the lower anchor locations
and seating positions available for use with this child seat.
Standard vehicle seat spacing between LATCH anchors is 11 inches
(27.9 cm). This child seat can be used in a seating position with up
to 20 inches (50.8 cm) of space between the LATCH anchors if the
vehicle manufacturer allows.
Using the Lower Connectors
Where to find the Lower Connectors
The lower connectors are located in the back of the base of the
child seat. Store the connectors in the slots when not in use.
To remove the lower connector from the storage slot or lower
anchor:
1 Press and hold the red release
button.
2 Pull the lower connector
from the storage slot or lower
anchor.
To attach the lower connector to
the storage slot or lower anchor:
Firmly push the lower connector
into the slot or lower anchor until a
click is heard.
NOTE: The lower connectors store
top down in the slots.
Child Seat Functions
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